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Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Orient, NY

504 Reviews

Niantic KOA's pet-friendly accommodations include tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options with spacious sites that feature picnic tables and fire pits. Pets are welcome throughout the campground, with several grassy areas for dog walking and waste disposal stations. The staff provides shuttle service to nearby beaches and downtown Niantic, making it convenient for campers with dogs to explore the area. North Fork Cottages & RV Resort in Greenport offers similar pet-friendly options with full hookups for RVs and cabin rentals that accommodate pets. Cedar Point County Park allows pets at all campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Campground rules typically require dogs to be leashed at all times, cleaned up after, and not left unattended. Most locations limit pets to 2-3 per site and may request proof of current vaccinations upon check-in.

The trail network at Rocky Neck State Park connects directly to pet-friendly camping areas, providing miles of scenic walking paths suitable for daily dog exercise. Cedar Point County Park features a quiet, wooded setting with minimal traffic, creating a peaceful environment for nervous dogs. Several campgrounds in the area are located within 10-15 minutes of veterinary clinics and pet supply stores in East Lyme, Niantic, and Greenport. During summer months, early morning or evening walks are recommended to avoid hot pavement that can burn paw pads. Nearby beaches have varying pet policies, with some allowing dogs only during off-season or specific morning/evening hours. The bathrooms at some facilities could be cleaner according to campers with pets, who appreciate the convenient access to outdoor shower stations for rinsing off sandy paws after beach visits.

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Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Orient, New York (80)

    1. Rocky Neck State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-1339

    "The beach is about a 1 mile walk or drive from the campground.  The walk is lovely and I have seen deer, turkeys, many birds, skunks, raccoons, and other wildlife along the way."

    "Located right off I95 ( which you can hear at times), the park is convenient to all the major interstates and state roads."

    2. Hammonasset State Park Campground

    39 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (203) 245-1817

    $20 - $70 / night

    "The showers were outside the bathroom- there was a bench & hooks OUTSIDE! We found out all the other loops had modern bathhouses.

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    "Beautiful Connecticut beach sits just steps away from your campsite. Well kept showers and bathrooms are abundant and the camp store has the majority of what you need."

    3. Hither Hills State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    Montauk, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 668-2554

    $33 / night

    "Beach is a 2 minute walk and the campground are right outside town of Montauk . Not dog friendly"

    "Hither Hills campground is clean, well run and is just one dune away from an incredible stretch of beach."

    4. Niantic KOA

    13 Reviews
    South Lyme, CT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-9308

    "Close to level parking pad, with table and very nice brick firepit. Sites not too close together. I had woods behind me. I would definitely camp here again."

    "This KOA Niantic CT location is about 2 hours from home. It was the perfect place (not far from home) to practice.  "

    5. Crocker's Boatyard

    12 Reviews
    New London, CT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 443-6304

    $50 - $75 / night

    "Which was walking distance from the boat yard.

    Had a bite to eat at the Blue Duck, it was fine. Saw the show and walk back to the boat yard."

    "Easy access to the boatyard at night; pulled in, picked a spot and all good.

    Enjoyed the pool.

    Walked to Fort Trumbull.

    Recommend Crockers."

    6. Cedar Point County Park

    3 Reviews
    Sag Harbor, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 852-7620

    $10 - $26 / night

    "Bathhouse with showers and dishwashing was close by. Plenty of space to walk and hike out to the lighthouse, kayak, biking or just relax. Will be next year!"

    "We have walked in and book a site. Twice though in June we had tons of ticks 😬 but overall is a good site!"

    7. North Fork Cottages & RV Resort

    3 Reviews
    Greenport, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 477-0022

    8. McCann Campground

    1 Review
    Greenport, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (631) 477-0043

    9. Riverdale Farm Campsites

    11 Reviews
    Clinton, CT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 669-5388

    "The lake is perfect, the river needs work. But this an awesome small campground. The kids who work here are so friendly and the playground is nice."

    "Sites are very close to one another. Level pull through site. Quit in the evening!"

    10. Aces High RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Montville, CT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (860) 739-8858

    $74 - $80 / night

    "Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups."

    "Sites and roads are a pea gravel material and each site has large grassy areas around it. It was a quiet area with ponds and creeks and a generally relaxing setting."

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  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2020

    Waters Edge Family Campground

    Incredible campground

    Most amazing weekend with tons of woods (privacy is huge for us). Very friendly guests and staff! Amazing weekend with lots of fun for the kids and even the dogs! We’ve been to campgrounds with playgrounds worse than the waters edge dog park. Every one of us had a great time with the perfect campsite deep in the woods (still able to park my 26’ camper trailer). Swimming pool, great playground, among lots of trails and wooded area surrounding almost every site. Best camping weekends we’ve ever had have been at Waters Edge.

  • Rose P.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Ashaway RV Resort

    Rude Staff

    Standard crabgrass parking lot with drunks driving around on golf carts and RV's stacked on top of each other. The woman who runs the office is a very angry person and it made the entire visit unpleasant, which is no surprise as she has been hostile and unwelcoming the several times I've visited. Pool looks nice though I guess, I've never dared to use it for fear of breaking one of the many unwritten and unspoken rules. A great place for people who enjoy eating dinner next to your neighbor's septic pipe. I called to ask if they allowed dogs and was told "NO" just to arrive and be asked to park next to the dog park.

  • K
    Jun. 26, 2021

    Strawberry Park

    Great atmosphere

    Great family campground with lots of activities. A little pricey. Plenty of open space a dog park area. 3 pools a kiddie pool and outdoor in ground hot tub. Golf cart rentals. Very clean and accommodating

  • R
    Aug. 14, 2020

    Whispering Pines Campground

    Great family campground

    We stayed for 3 nights, the sites and camp were very clean and well maintained. Everyone was very friendly, lots of things to do - pool, bocce, volleyball, horseshoes, arcade, a small field to play frisbee or ball, mini-golf (mini-golf landscape needs to be refreshed a bit) there is even a very small fenced in dog park which was nice if you want to let your dog off leash to play. We did not experience any screaming kids all night.

  • D
    Jun. 4, 2018

    Mystic KOA

    Very nice

    Somewhat crowded

    staff was very nice. Lots of places around to go sightseeing. Most of the area isn’t dog friendly, so be careful if you take your pet. No problem at the campground

  • Tara N.
    Jul. 17, 2021

    Totoket Valley RV Park

    Perfect for a stop over

    Small campground with good electrical, clean water, sewer and a friendly owner. Each site has grass and a picnic table. There is a wonderful little frozen custard shop down the road called roses farm stand. It’s a perfect campground for seeing the local area or even catching the train to New York City.

  • Tom S.
    Dec. 10, 2021

    Aces High RV Park

    Nice campground

    Clean, family friendly campground. Pet friendly with plenty of area to walk. Close to I-95 and 15 minutes from the beach. fishing areas for the kids. Spots are well organized and no issues with hookups. Propane is available at the store.

  • Nadia V.
    Aug. 24, 2016

    Sears Bellows County Park

    Relaxing-Good for your whole family!

    Sears Bellows in New York is a lot of fun. It really does offer a lot of outdoor activities for you and your family. I have stayed at this campsite 1 time, and stayed 2 nights. This campground does offer tent sites as well as RV/trailer sites. When I went with my friends in college, we just stayed in the tent sites and really enjoyed it. The campground is very well kept and clean which I really liked. They do have quite a bit of garbage's to dump your trash in. One thing I really liked about this campground is that there was a river/pond close by (Bellows Pond). The first night I stayed here my friends and I rented some rowboats and went on the water. It was a lot of fun, and the price of the rowboat was pretty cheap. The next morning we got up and did some hiking. The trails were beautiful, and the flowers were in bloom. There were people who were also biking on these trails, which looked like so much fun! We also saw some people fishing in the pond- and it seemed like most people were catching. The people who stayed in the campsite next to us were cooking up some type of fish for their dinner that they caught that day. One thing to note is that there are not any electrical hook-ups, so if that is something you need you might now want to come stay here. I would love to come back here someday, but stay maybe a day or two longer to do more things- I would also bring my bike and fishing pole to do more outdoor activities. I would also advise to rent the rowboats because that was a lot of fun!

  • Amanda P.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Mount Misery Campground

    One of our favorites!

    we love camping at Mount Misery! The sites are private, it’s usually pretty quiet, and it’s one of the only campgrounds around that is pet-friendly. We always have a good time!!

Guide to Orient

Rocky Neck State Park Campground offers waterfront camping with sites named after local waterfowl, including Crane, Egret, Osprey, and Heron areas. The campground features a mix of tent and RV sites with fire pits, grills, and picnic tables at each location. For those seeking pet accommodations near Orient, several campgrounds across the region allow dogs with specific rules regarding leashing, cleanup, and supervision.

What to do

Beach access: 10-minute walk from campsites at Rocky Neck State Park Campground. The park connects camping areas to a sandy beach with swimming areas. As reviewer Mauricio R. notes, "The campsite is only a short walk from the beach and available mountain bike and hiking trails. A great family campsite with easy to get to activities."

Boating and fishing: Access via nearby launches for water recreation. Some campers find boat access requires planning. One camper at Rocky Neck shared: "Anyone with kayaks can't easily get to boat launch. It's 4-5 miles by car at 4 mile river boat launch" (Nita D.).

Historical sites and lighthouses: Short drives from campsites to regional attractions. At Cedar Point County Park, visitors can "hike out to the lighthouse" as one reviewer mentioned while describing their "quiet peaceful weekend with cool weather and no bugs" (Chris A.).

What campers like

Beach proximity: Multiple options within walking distance at several campgrounds. Hither Hills State Park Campground receives high marks for its oceanside location. "The beach is just over the dunes. Village Pizza is remarkably good," reports Nancy M., who stayed there in 2023.

Seasonal activities: Varied depending on time of year with fewer crowds in shoulder seasons. A Cedar Point County Park visitor noted they "spent Columbus Day weekend at Cedar Point. We pretty much had the entire park to ourselves" (Chris A.).

Family-friendly amenities: Playgrounds and organized activities at several campgrounds. Riverdale Farm Campsites offers "a swimming pond, and river access for fishing and swimming" along with "a playground, game room, and 'adult' lounge" according to Joel R.

What you should know

Reservation timing: Book well in advance for summer stays. Popular waterfront sites fill quickly, especially at Hither Hills. "Need to reserve about 1 year in advance when I went to reserve it," warns Lou R.

Site privacy varies significantly: Research site maps before booking. At Hammonasset State Park Campground, a camper recommended "reserving early to get some of the more private campgrounds on the outskirts and near the woods or you may be in the field with everyone else" (Jackie G.).

Pet policies change seasonally: Check current rules before arrival. Some locations restrict pets during peak periods. At Hammonasset, one visitor cautioned: "Be noted PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED in the summer. We were not aware of this" (Laura L.).

Bathroom and shower facilities: Quality varies between campgrounds. Rocky Neck visitors noted bathhouses were "not as cleaned as I would have liked but passable" with "Coronavirus social distancing required" (Nita D.).

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